Even the ring gear diameter of the 8.8 is larger than the Dana 44, but still smaller than the 60, as shown in this stack. In many high-pinion rear axle applications, the Dana 44 is too small and weak, while the Dana 60 is overkill. To produce the best combo available, Currie designed the Currie High-Pinion differential so that it would be stronger than the 44 yet not as big and heavy as the 60.